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Personal Description:

I have been working in schools, both private and state, for the last 10 years. I really enjoy working with young people and watching their confidence grow and seeing them develop their own thoughts, ideas and strategies in different subject areas. I have been fortunate enough to work with children from many different backgrounds and have been able to see them thrive in a variety of scenarios; through coaching them on the sports field, helping them with their lines for a show or finally getting to grips with some of the essential academic skills that had been holding them back.

Tutoring Experience:

I have worked as a learning support assistant in primary and secondary schools and I used that experience to underpin my teacher training for secondary school. I currently teach History and Government and Politics to all age groups, but I have also worked as a SENCO. I am also an examiner for EDEXCEL and OCR

Tutoring Approach:

I approach tutoring by focusing primarily on the strengths of the person I am working with. This helps me to take their confidence and comfort in one aspect and secure it in others. From a positive and secure starting point I can then establish which areas can benefit the most from a more focused approach without the person having to fear repeated under achievement and overloading.

Qualifications:

University of Aberdeen (2005) - MA History 2:1 (hons) (Masters)(✔ On File)

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NickFrom Vannessa (5/5): (Primary English)Nick is a very engaging young man who is kind and patient with our daughter who has mild special educational needs. He has carefully and conscientiously assessed her strengths and weaknesses and adapted her English lessons to suit. He gives us regular feed back and encourages her to complete a short piece of homework each week, which she is happy to complete without prompting or argument! She is now much more focused in her lessons and they work very well together. Long may it continue.

Reply from Nick: Thanks Vanessa- it's a pleasure to work with you all, your positive feedback is much appreciated.